Injustice 2

 Xbox One
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 291 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 226 out of 291
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 291
  3. Negative: 36 out of 291
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  1. BigBrain101
    Aug 17, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic. I'm a fighting game fanatic, I'll always love the likes of street fighter and Marvel, but Injustice 2 is so fine tuned that I cannot ignore it. I was never a big Mortal Kombat fan because of all the violence in said games, but the mechanics and the gameplay were so good that I was craving another game from the developers that had those mechanics, but less brutalThis game is fantastic. I'm a fighting game fanatic, I'll always love the likes of street fighter and Marvel, but Injustice 2 is so fine tuned that I cannot ignore it. I was never a big Mortal Kombat fan because of all the violence in said games, but the mechanics and the gameplay were so good that I was craving another game from the developers that had those mechanics, but less brutal death. Little did I know, we got it : Mortal Kombat VS DC universe. Injustice 2 offers a great diversity of ways to explore and play the game. For single player users there is the wacky multiverse with twists and turns in the events, the story mode (which BTW, has the best cinematics), The training mode and the tutorials. For the online warrior in you all, we can find one of the best online systems in a fighting game, I see little lag online in Injustice 2 and it's great. The roster boasts a diverse amount of characters that felt like they were missing from the first game (But I main Joker because he's fun and wacky) like : Scarecrow, Poison Ivy, Supergirl, Dr.Fate and Robin. With 9 DLC characters on the way and 3 of them already revealed (red hood, Starfire and Sub Zero) the content keeps coming. Now, let's talk about the fighting. Injustice boasts an incredibly easy to pick up button setup and a ton of tutorials to help the fighting newcomer. The combos that are given in the menu are only the base of how much you can do with each character considering that each one has different hurtboxes, hitboxes, frame data and most importantly : their character skill. Each character has a different way of beating the everloving crap out of your opponent, and it's that diversity that makes Injustice 2 one of the greats. To conclude, Injustice 2 is a fine tuned and polished fighting game with great characters, fantastic mechanics and gameplay, awesome single player and multi player options and of course the gear system, which allows you to customize your character to your liking and improve their stats, but these are negated in online ranked. Capcom should take some notes if it doesn't want to keep holding netherealm's beer.… Expand
  2. GamerPlayer
    Mar 10, 2019
    0
    I hate this game...so much...it represents what is wrong with games nowadays, they make you buy all the good characters, buy all the credits (in game money), it has a bad story that does not make sense, and online just sucks, the online is a terrible fighting and ranking system. When in development, every creator that saw it and thought it was a good game are morons. If you are thinkingI hate this game...so much...it represents what is wrong with games nowadays, they make you buy all the good characters, buy all the credits (in game money), it has a bad story that does not make sense, and online just sucks, the online is a terrible fighting and ranking system. When in development, every creator that saw it and thought it was a good game are morons. If you are thinking about buying it, dont, just save your insanity for a different, better, game.… Expand
  3. Shitgamesbitch
    Dec 12, 2019
    0
    This game presents itself to be a Worthy game. However it actually plays as a computer biased piece of s*** that forces you to play it's crappy story mode. All the while adjusting your stats based on how quickly you respond to a computer processed algorithm to screw with your stats. I recommend anyone who gives a single f*** about there stats to avoid this game forever.
  4. JackMaloni
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    I get it on a promotional pack and what i say is... the game full of garbage... LUCKY BOX ? yes... they forgot de real fight and at the end the game become a garbage of full boxes that you put IA to play for you... because the armor system sucks a lock...
    very sad, i love the injustice 1 but the second game is not good... i`m still stucked trying get one catwoman hability.... man....    I get it on a promotional pack and what i say is... the game full of garbage... LUCKY BOX ? yes... they forgot de real fight and at the end the game become a garbage of full boxes that you put IA to play for you... because the armor system sucks a lock...
    very sad, i love the injustice 1 but the second game is not good... i`m still stucked trying get one catwoman hability.... man.... these guys ruined MK11 and Injustice 2...    … Expand
  5. MyKitchens
    May 25, 2017
    10
    Wonderful cinematic cut-scenes, just like an interactive big-screen movie. Fine nuances in game play, story mode and replay ability factor is high. Injustice 2 is setting a new high standard on all other fight games and beyond fight games, which will be not easy to achieve.
  6. SANDYkinz
    May 23, 2017
    9
    Great game, a lot of fun to play and the mother box system is fair and there's no need at all to spend money. I have some issues with some of the modifiers in multiverse that change the gameplay from difficult to entirely unbalanced, example not being to do combos (your first hit only counts for damage and the rest miss until you start a new attack), and I'm not bad but there are a lot ofGreat game, a lot of fun to play and the mother box system is fair and there's no need at all to spend money. I have some issues with some of the modifiers in multiverse that change the gameplay from difficult to entirely unbalanced, example not being to do combos (your first hit only counts for damage and the rest miss until you start a new attack), and I'm not bad but there are a lot of things I've seen players or ai do that i just don't know how to do. Would have loved to have a more clear explanation on how to do everything. Besides that this game is solid and is well worth the money.… Expand
  7. MonkiReviews
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    The best fighting game in a while. The characters all look amazing, even though some have small faults. The story mode is very fun and exciting. I only stopped because I wanted to write this. It is also good they added a lot of customization for every character. It is worth it.
  8. dcutler
    May 22, 2017
    10
    DC really has something special when it comes to there video games. I mean sure the DCEU has been disappointing with it's movies so far, but they have stepped up when it came to the Arkham Games and now there doing so again. When it comes to Visuals the game is truly beautiful with it's face designs and surroundings. The game play feels very similar but new in the same sense because of theDC really has something special when it comes to there video games. I mean sure the DCEU has been disappointing with it's movies so far, but they have stepped up when it came to the Arkham Games and now there doing so again. When it comes to Visuals the game is truly beautiful with it's face designs and surroundings. The game play feels very similar but new in the same sense because of the new moves and faster speed. They also have a new and better story that follows up 4 years after the previous game with new enemies like Brainiac and Gorilla Grodd. The Multiverse is a new mode that impresses and will keep you connected to the game for Hours of game play. They also have added many new characters and a gear system that works and makes it in my opinion the greatest fighting game of all time! (well greatest that isn't called super Smash Bros)… Expand
  9. alceste007
    Jun 3, 2017
    10
    Injustice 2 contains a large amount of content for casual players. The excellent single player story coupled with individual stories in the multi verse mode. There is also extensive customization of characters in which you can even alter their playstyle. I have not been this impressed with a fighting game in a very long time.
  10. NoMaDXT
    Jun 13, 2017
    9
    Ok so I'm not really a fighting game kinda guy. I dabbled in Mortal Kombat and street fighter when I was younger but barely ever play a fighting game. I first bought Injustice Gods Among Us when it first came out and didn't really play more than the story and a few online fights and a few fights against friends in couch co op. But man, did that change when I bought injustice 2 I've playedOk so I'm not really a fighting game kinda guy. I dabbled in Mortal Kombat and street fighter when I was younger but barely ever play a fighting game. I first bought Injustice Gods Among Us when it first came out and didn't really play more than the story and a few online fights and a few fights against friends in couch co op. But man, did that change when I bought injustice 2 I've played around 45 hours of this game and it is soooo much fun.

    Other reviewers (who claim to be avid fighting game enthusiasts) are knocking the AI and progression system a lot. Firstly. These people admittedly have put the game down after 2 days. I have not found the same issues as they. Yes Adam and blue beetle are total asses. But once you get to know their powers, timing, reach and rhythm they are totally beatable. Its about finding the opportune moment to use a certain move and know what moves your enemy can use to counteract it. You need to be as unpredictable as possible and for you to do these things, you need to learn your characters and know your enemy. Its that simple. I sincerely doubt these guys have given this game a proper shake.

    There are a couple flaws I've found but nothing major. For instance, you can let the AI grind level your characters without input. This is not only a very lazy way of doing things but also prevents you from learning new moves. I've AI grinded a few times to get new gear but found this boring after a while and unexciting. So I went back to fighting every single match except for 2-3 bar difficulty in the multiverse. Those are no longer worth my time and I find a better challenge out of the 4-5 bar difficulties. The game is also slightly unforgiving if you mash in commands trying to complete a combo or special move. The game place best if you input every command sequentially and cleanly. After that you start feeling like a real pro. The last gripe is that Superman is still bad and hasn't learnt the error of his ways. This sucks because I love the character.

    That being said, the story is interesting and leads off directly from the end of the first game, characters are varied and interesting and the game is drop dead gorgeous running on Unreal 4. 60fps here is fantastic and the moves comes with its own FPS analysis. Something I never dabbled in before but is interesting for those wanting to play professionally or use every ounce of competitive edge they can muster. The multiverse is varied and interesting and kinda like MK towers but better done IMHO. There are character specific earths in the multiverse to play to get that characters epic gear. The amount of gear obtained in the game from various sources can be slightly overwhelming and sometimes its a bit annoying having to clear up a characters inventory because if its full, gear cant be taken on. Although there is an overflow menu to get them back so that's not much of a problem. The game really shines in Guilds. Guild multiverse allows you to tackle multiple earth objectives in order to get some great rewards. Guild Motherboxes (loot boxes that carry gear, shaders and player cards as well as currency) are far better in guild multiverse than in the single player multiverse. The game teaches you not only the basics in the tutorial. But character specific tutorials which allow you to learn some combos that you can string together in practice and learn real killers. This I find pretty damn great. There's an AI defence and attack whereby you can set your strongest characters with their best gear and set their fighting style affinity in order to fight other peoples builds and have yours defend as well. Mother boxes are earned from this.

    All in all. Don't believe the negativity of some of these reviewers. There is hundreds of hours of fun gameplay in this game and it is such an improvement over the last game.    … Expand
  11. ITZZZPERRY
    Jun 14, 2017
    9
    Injustice 2 is the best fighting game that I have ever played. It has so much content to dig into. The story is absolutely amazing, and that doesn't even scratch the surface of what is available to do. An all around great game.
  12. CatGaming
    Jun 9, 2017
    10
    Awesome game for everyone to play. This game is very good if your'e a superhero fan. It is not very easy for beginners but after some time you'll get used to it, though watch out, because there is a very steep learning curve and it will take a lot of time and effort to master. The gear system is a fun mechanic which gives you a reson to play. when you play a character that you like and ownAwesome game for everyone to play. This game is very good if your'e a superhero fan. It is not very easy for beginners but after some time you'll get used to it, though watch out, because there is a very steep learning curve and it will take a lot of time and effort to master. The gear system is a fun mechanic which gives you a reson to play. when you play a character that you like and own special gear for them it gives you a good feeling of accomplishment and ownership. The story is very well written, it's like playing a movie! Microtransactions are not a problem here, you can only use them to buy cosmetic items. It is fairly easy to get epic gear but it still feels rewarding when you play and get gear for your favorite character. Overall, a very good game that everyone should check out.… Expand
  13. Ne3rdom
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    Gameplay
    This is one of the best times I have had playing a fighting game in the last couple of years! Players familiar with NetherRealm studios and their fighters will feel right at home. This game is very similar to its sister game Mortal Kombat X and Injustice: Gods Among Us. The controls and action are responsive and the combo system is awesome. Stringing together juggles and    Gameplay
    This is one of the best times I have had playing a fighting game in the last couple of years! Players familiar with NetherRealm studios and their fighters will feel right at home. This game is very similar to its sister game Mortal Kombat X and Injustice: Gods Among Us. The controls and action are responsive and the combo system is awesome. Stringing together juggles and extending your combos are a required skill, and feel smooth and slick when you pull off complex combo strings. The cast of characters are varied with the usual archetypes represented. You have hard hitting but slow moving bruisers ( Atrocitus, Bane, Superman), Your Speedy combo-driven rush-down combatants ( The Flash, Black Canary, Cheetah), and your Ranged-Zoning fighters ( Deadshot, Doctor Fate, Green Arrow) and most characters are adequate in each role to an extent. The community is already calling for nerfs to Deadshot due to his extraordinary zoning and keep away tactics. However learning to dodge roll, teleport, and anticipate your opponent can poke holes in a Deadshot player’s game. Is he OP at this time?...Yes! Will players figure him out in a couple of weeks?…Yes also! The new dodge roll feature and air escapes are an awesome addition that even the playing field for getting around the majority of the zoning spammers and adds and extra wrinkle to the strategy element. The player abilities can be hit or miss, with some being amazing and others just being generic at best. The ability to unlock modifiers that augment or change the characters special ability is amazing and adds to the sense of customization. The Customization potential in this title is MASSIVE! Shaders, Gear unlocks, Premier Skins, and skills let the player augment the fighters in a way that makes the fighters unique to that specific player! Seeing what others in the community have done with with their fighters is refreshing and adds to the fun of playing a mirror match knowing that the two characters are not exactly alike.
    The single player offerings in this title far exceed what most fighting games bring to the table. The Story mode is handled with the flair of a blockbuster film although there may be some plot holes present. I thoroughly enjoyed my time playing through the campaign and seeing the fighters interact with their universe and each other. This story picks up right where Injustice: Gods Among us left off. The campaign also forces you to familiarize yourself with the playstyles of the different characters as well…which is a good thing. I discovered that I actually enjoyed using characters that I may have not wanted to or thought of using before I gave them a spin in this mode. Completing this mode sets you up perfectly for the Multiverse Mode!
    Multiverse Mode at its core is the same “Living Tower/Challenge Tower” system NetherRealm implemented in MKX and “Star Labs” in Injustice: Gods Among Us. This time each “tower” is a planet from somewhere in the vast multiverse that is available for a set amount of time. These planets then have multiple “challenge towers” with modifiers and rewards. I spend 80 percent of my time with the game in this mode. Earning loot is addictive and rewarding. The constant changing of planets means that there is always something new to see or do, and the implementation of this mode adds tons of replay value to an already stellar game! This will be where most people who enjoy single player action will spend their time.
    The Multiplayer components are impressive as well! I didn’t experience lag at all while playing online via Xbox Live. These matches are either super competitive or you are getting your ass handed to you faster than The Flash on CRACK!!! This is a good thing though, it makes you want to learn more complex combo strings and tactics to improve your skills! The Guild system also lends a type of coop play mechanic where your guild point earnings help your guild unlock trophies and loot. This gives everyone in the guild a chance to contribute.

    Graphics
    Experiencing this game on a 4k television with HDR is AMAZING! This game is one of the best looking fighters I have ever seen. The character models are great although I wish we had more buxom female models to balance out the muscular ones. The different shaders/gear/skins and animations all work well together to add variety. The lighting and particle effects are top notch and I find myself looking at small details on armor and in the background. There is always something new to see and discover thanks to the richly detailed graphics.

    Audio
    The voice acting is superb. Many of the voice cast from the animated movies and shows are here to reprise their roles. The soundtrack is subtle and not overbearing. The sound effects are also very meaty and add a sense of depth and realism to the thudding power punches and kicks, or the zip of laser like blasts and explosions!

    Final Ne3rdom Score: 9.5/10    … Expand
  14. Intelcodec
    Jul 19, 2017
    9
    Very nice fighting game. I love the characters, the story mode and the multiplayer.
    The Story is a bit short, waiting for an expansion. Concerning the Multiverse, it's something that give you the choice to expand the universe. Anxious for the third episode.
  15. LFiori
    May 22, 2017
    10
    O melhor jogo do gênero que já joguei na vida. Divertido, com uma baita história, dublagem impecável, diversas possibilidades de customização dos personagens e uma diversidade de personagens nunca vista antes em um jogo da DC. Comprem, meus amigos! Não vão se arrepender!
  16. SuperkenGaming
    May 17, 2017
    8
    Injustice 2
    True AAA quality
    Supergirl has been sent to earth to look after Superman and Braniac is on his way to collect… Superman is the only way to defeat him of course, but after the whole superman going evil thing in the first injustice, batmans not having it.. Superman is imprisoned… and batman is determined to find his own way to save the day… But wonderwoman and supergirl    Injustice 2
    True AAA quality
    Supergirl has been sent to earth to look after Superman and Braniac is on his way to collect…
    Superman is the only way to defeat him of course, but after the whole superman going evil thing in the first injustice, batmans not having it..
    Superman is imprisoned… and batman is determined to find his own way to save the day…
    But wonderwoman and supergirl aren’t so niave… so they set out to free superman
    and once again its team batman vs team superman and each side has some surprising team mates that im not going to spoil and plus there are choices and different endings… the story gets interesting
    This campaign is a little less than 5 hours long and will have you playing as a variety of heroes and villians learning all of their tricks and moves…
    And for better or for worse characters don’t really feel all too different from eachother…
    obviously some fly, some are faster than others, each character has their own moves sets and some may feel easier to control than others…
    but a lot of the characters handle pretty identically like there are character classes here…
    each character can in their own way feel extremely strong or weak depending on your play style and the campaign is the best way to figure out your play style since certain characters do handle so identically…
    but at the same time.. this leads to a feeling of a lack of variety in the roster in terms of fighting styles… but the variety in flashy moves is still here
    The combat here is very simple, very easy to pick of up for beginners or get fancy with if youre a pro..
    the interactive environment are back and feel more varied and accessible than the first game, there are map transitions still, and different characters will interact with different items or the same item differently depending on their size or strength which makes the maps themselves feel like characters and play a little differently each time if you mix your fighting up
    theres a clash system here where you can wager your super move bars for a chance to regain some health while at the same time risk losing health if you lose the wager..
    You can also spend this meter on more powerful combo finishers if youd like
    and then of course the super moves that are built up by doing or receiving damage and require just holding down 2 buttons and making sure youre in the right position to grab your opponent and do some massive damage
    It would be nice to see maybe a couple animations for each characters super move as of course seeing the same quick cutscene over and over gets a little old…
    Theres also now individual levels for each character to give grinding incentive for the multiverse mode…
    The higher level your character is, the better gear you can equip…
    There are mother boxes here with rare and epic items for you to equip to your character to boost their health, strength, change their cosmetics..
    These customizations go pretty deep and are a nice added layer to craft your favorite hero around your play style
    You can get these mother boxes from the story, multiverse events which is essentially a single player challenge mode.. this is where the stat boosting gear comes into play as theyre turned off in competive mode, you can also get them from daily challenges, purchasing them with in game credits you get from completing matches, and randomly youll earn boxes from leveling up…
    And the online here feels perfect.. no complains..
    While id like some more variety in the roster like a shape shifting beast boy..
    Injustice 2 is filled with content to keep both single player or competitive fighting players busy for a long time
    I give Injustice 2
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  17. IM-NOT-DEADPOOL
    Jul 6, 2017
    9
    Batmans the same under the cowl.
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  18. Batmandude46
    Aug 2, 2017
    9
    Easily one of the best fighting games of this generation. Great story and gameplay add to this game, which makes this game just as good as MKX, another one of Netherrealms games
  19. Maverickneo
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    In my opinion. This is the best fighting game this generation. I love the all the characters, they have improved online settings for player vs player matches. The Game looks and runs beautiful. The biggest and best thing about this is replay value. The multiverse, levels and gear system was the best thing they could have added to the game. I keep coming back for more. I have actuallyIn my opinion. This is the best fighting game this generation. I love the all the characters, they have improved online settings for player vs player matches. The Game looks and runs beautiful. The biggest and best thing about this is replay value. The multiverse, levels and gear system was the best thing they could have added to the game. I keep coming back for more. I have actually spent more than 500 hours on this game already and Im not a tournament player either. This also encourages you to learn more than a couple of characters. I absolutely love this game and all the DLC especially the newly announced Teenage Mutant Ninja turtles DLC. I hope NRS continues to support this game and other fighting games learn from this.… Expand
  20. JDfluffybunny02
    Oct 18, 2017
    9
    Injustice 2 is by far better than most games that have the same playing style as it and i believe this is true due to the fact that its fast paced and (in my opinion) perfect graphics for what it is trying to achieve. The graphics give the game a better outlook and very good visuals. The maps are very malleable and you can switch parts of the map whilst fighting as well!
    The campaign is    Injustice 2 is by far better than most games that have the same playing style as it and i believe this is true due to the fact that its fast paced and (in my opinion) perfect graphics for what it is trying to achieve. The graphics give the game a better outlook and very good visuals. The maps are very malleable and you can switch parts of the map whilst fighting as well!
    The campaign is absolutely spot on and is fun to play through although it could definitely be longer in my opinion. the multiverse gives you opportunities to enjoy the game in single player as well whilst earning cool prizes at the same time, you can make your favourite characters look awesome and give them cool attributes and abilities. Most of the game is decided by the player and your opportunities are almost endless making it very fun to play.
    the online is very good although the matching system could be better as i (a level 35) have no chance against the level 50's and 60's that i keep being matched up with, other than a couple small flaws i believe that this game is visually stunning and definitely needs to be tried out if you're into any DC comics as well.    … Expand
  21. chagordz
    Jul 4, 2017
    9
    Muy buen juego, visualmente excelente con buen sonido y un gameplay fluido y adictivo.
    Basicamente tomaron Mortal Kombat X y mejoraron sus fallos.
    El sistema de mejora y cambios a los personajes es muy bueno y con mucha variedad.

    Lo malo: Microtransacciones!
  22. karelpica99
    Dec 20, 2017
    0
    The amount of DLC they throw at you every time Netherrealm makes a fighting game is getting really old. Getting prompted to spend money after dropping $60 is disgusting.
  23. muppetpilot
    May 18, 2017
    2
    Let me preface this by saying that I account myself to be rather good at these fighting games. I have several Living Tower scores on MK X that are in the top 50 globally. I'm not a "super pro" and do not intend to aggrandize myself, but I have 20+ years of experience playing fighters and can hold my own, online and offline. I've made enough mistakes in these games to fill a book butLet me preface this by saying that I account myself to be rather good at these fighting games. I have several Living Tower scores on MK X that are in the top 50 globally. I'm not a "super pro" and do not intend to aggrandize myself, but I have 20+ years of experience playing fighters and can hold my own, online and offline. I've made enough mistakes in these games to fill a book but have always fought with confidence.

    Not quite sure which fighting game all of these 9 and 10 reviews are playing. Either that, or those people haven't played very much yet. Once you get past the pathetic (2 hour) Story mode, the ONLY content left is the Multiverse, which is little more than a poor adaptation of MK X's towers. Add an AI that is complete cheese, and you've got a game that bored me to death in 2 days.

    Graphics are beautiful, no doubt. But technically speaking, there are some glaring flaws. First off, your special moves refuse to activate about one-third of the time, whilst your AI opponents repeatedly spam long combos and special moves with no trouble at all. This leads to frustrating fights that you lose because you either cannot avoid trouble, or simply cannot do moves with any regularity. Even on medium or medium-high difficulties, your AI opponents are seemingly unstoppable, while you fruitlessly attempt to survive using a terrible blocking system and ineffective, limited defensive abilities. The AI will easily block your moves and super move, then chew right through your blocks. Makes little sense; I could see it on higher settings, but not so early on.

    The Gear system is an absolute mess, but boy they sure did hype it to death. Drops are complete RNG, often giving you the same pieces over and over, for characters you don't even use. I got pieces at level 3 that required the characters to be level 20 to use, so where's the worth in that? And honestly the stuff doesn't do much for you, just minor increases to stats that really don't affect the fights; even increasing your max health does almost nothing to abate the constant onslaught you face from overpowered AI opponents.

    The Multiverse, which again is apparently the lone source of content, grows stale quickly. All you do is fight a set number of opponents, sometimes with modifiers, sometimes without, then are rewarded with useless Gear and a seemingly random amount of XP. Some review site was going on and on about the "hundreds of hours!" of fun the Multiverse could be, and I just had to laugh. It got dull in almost no time, especially with the wildly variant and often unfair AI. I just don't get it. With today's tech, being unable to competently use your moves is unforgivable, although now I wonder if that isn't an intentional "feature" designed to make the fights even more frustrating.

    The lore and comic-book stuff here is great, don't get me wrong. And it is a gorgeous game. But as a fighter - you know, what's supposed to be its main feature - it falls flat when compared to many other titles.    … Expand
  24. KaeBlade
    May 21, 2017
    10
    I'll address the Negatives pointed out in the other user reviews here:

    1. Graphics Graphics preference is super subjective. Some people might think Super Smash Bros' graphics are better than Tekken and no one would be able to convince them otherwise. Injustice 2 looks gorgeous compared to any other fighting game. To say that Injustice 2's graphics aren't impressive, or just "ok",    I'll address the Negatives pointed out in the other user reviews here:

    1. Graphics

    Graphics preference is super subjective. Some people might think Super Smash Bros' graphics are better than Tekken and no one would be able to convince them otherwise. Injustice 2 looks gorgeous compared to any other fighting game. To say that Injustice 2's graphics aren't impressive, or just "ok", would really be a dishonest opinion.

    Lighting, textures, shaders, character models, facial animations, particle and smoke effects, shadows... Netherrealms has really done a great job in the graphics department. Graphically, Injustice 2 has the BEST rendering of DC characters in a video game that you can find available today.

    2. Story

    Opinions can vary greatly on this topic. The story doesn't hold a candle to other games known for their storytelling. Games like "The Last of Us", any of the Telltale games, "Red Dead Redemption", the Witcher series, the Mafia series, and many more... all these other games definitely have better stories. If Injustice 2 were to be compared to these titles, then yes, Injustice 2 would just be "ok". I would even say the story would be too simplistic.

    If Injustice 2's story and it's in-game implementation were compared to other fighting games though, then this is a standard that Netherrealms has now totally set an incredibly high bar on. They have improved on the style they pioneered with 2011's Mortal Kombat. Netherrealms figured out how to tell an actual story in a fighting game and Injustice 2 is their most polished attempt at it. Playing through it feels like an interactive Hollywood DC movie and I mean this in the most positive way.

    So... if Injustice 2's story and storytelling style is set against non-fighting games, it's just "ok". If set against other fighting games, it's fantastic!

    3. Music and Sound

    Audio is, again, very subjective. I disagree with the negative opinion above. Injustice 2 is also awesome in the sound department. Injustice 2 is incredible when enjoyed with a really good set of headphones, or a really good home theatre system. The game has some hits and misses when it comes to the stage sound themes but there are a lot more hits than misses. Joker's amusement park theme could be straight from the upcoming "IT" movie in terms of creepy playfulness. Overall, the background music does it's job. It creates atmosphere and tension that isn't noticeable unless you stop and notice it. The sound of character effects... The sound of Darkseid's Omega beams, the bubbling of Swamp Thing's entrance, the ringing noise after getting hit with Black Canary's sonic cry, the impact of a Clash, the clang of Wonder Woman's shield throw, and many more... they are all really really satisfying!

    4. Netcode

    Online play quality is affected by a lot of factors. What internet service you're on, your region, your, home network, your opponent's net service, his location, his home network set up...

    In my experience, out of a sample of 20+ online matches, I had three matches where my opponent and I experienced animation stuttering that was bad enough for us to stop attacking each other until the stuttering would smoothen out. The lag always smoothened out for me. I'm on a 1GB fibre connection based out of Singapore. The game's matchmaking is smart enough to not match me with people with really bad connections. You are also always given a choice whether or not you want to accept an online match. The other player's ping information is shown when you are asked if you want to accept the match. If you only accept matches with players with good connections (yellow or green), you likely won't have any issues. I have not gotten any disconnections at all. In this age where AAA games still launch with poor online stability, the stability of the network itself during launch week is something Netherrealms should be commended for.

    5. Equipment/gear system

    The overall gear system seemed a lot more game-altering on paper than it actually is in practice. Netherrealms wasn't kidding about the volume of gear available. There is a TON of gear in the game and unfortunately, it's management isn't as intuitive as one would hope.

    The categorization of the gear is broken down by:
    - Rarity (common, rare, and epic)
    - Prefix/suffix naming convention similar to Diablo
    (Durable ___ High Tech Armor)
    (Solid ___ Armor)

    It's a bit confusing to know what each prefix/suffix does but familiarity will come when you are focused on gearing up a specific character.

    The aesthetic choice that the variety of gear gives you is very addictive. Netherrealms also added set items that give added set bonuses like Diablo 3. This makes the gear chase even more addictive.

    The gear system has it's pros and cons. It gives me more reason to play but can still be polished more in Injustice 3.    … Expand
  25. ArtistGamer
    Jun 21, 2017
    2
    My early impressions? ....Holy CLUNKFEST, Batman! From the menus to the gameplay, Injustice 2 is a total clusterf*ck. Dial-a-combos and projectile spamming are still in full force. It's almost as if the designers are telling you to "find the cheapest moves and setups, then spam yourself to victory". This is not fighting, this is high-tech dodgeball with wonky-ass animation. Sorry, but IMy early impressions? ....Holy CLUNKFEST, Batman! From the menus to the gameplay, Injustice 2 is a total clusterf*ck. Dial-a-combos and projectile spamming are still in full force. It's almost as if the designers are telling you to "find the cheapest moves and setups, then spam yourself to victory". This is not fighting, this is high-tech dodgeball with wonky-ass animation. Sorry, but I grew tired of this gameplay idea in 1997. I will elaborate much further in my full review... but Injustice 2 is clearly designed more to be "watched" than played. It's a movie, with a side fighting game attached. Sure, all the cinematics are pretty and all. Those facial animations are great. But yeah... too bad you don't fight with facial expressions. And too bad about the actual gameplay.

    Injustice 2's gameplay is a minimal improvement over the prequels. While quite a few "MK-tastic" quirks make their return... new mechanics such as Evasive Rolls, Air Recoveries, and faster walking speeds make the gameplay system a tad smoother. Blockable environmental attacks are also a step in the right direction. Visually, Injustice 2 has sharp textures and detailed character models... but ironically, once again, the characters appear so "tiny" during gameplay that their details and customizations hardly matter. For comparison's sake, the size of an Injustice 2 character in gameplay is about the size of one leg of a TEKKEN 7 character. Even KOF14's characters and SFV's characters appear much larger and more impressive on screen. This is a huge visual flaw for a fighting game in my opinion, right along with the wonky animations. Not a fan.    … Expand
  26. GStarrz
    Dec 9, 2017
    10
    The best-looking 1-on-1 fighter that I've ever seen, and it's so much fun that it has me looking at new and upcoming releases of other franchises like Street Fighter, Capcom vs Marvel, and DragonBall and asking myself "Why bother when I've got this?" I loved the original (still miss Nightwing, Martian, and Batgirl), but the sequel far surpasses it. The additional abilities and gearThe best-looking 1-on-1 fighter that I've ever seen, and it's so much fun that it has me looking at new and upcoming releases of other franchises like Street Fighter, Capcom vs Marvel, and DragonBall and asking myself "Why bother when I've got this?" I loved the original (still miss Nightwing, Martian, and Batgirl), but the sequel far surpasses it. The additional abilities and gear system add a lot by allowing you to experiment with different combinations. Then there's the ever-changing Multiverse and Guild Multiverse which provide plenty of variety even for folks like me who usually don't engage in online play. It just keeps getting better with new additions like legendary gear and unique new fighters like Atom and the whole Ninja Turtle team. Still have my fingers crossed for Plastic Man to make an appearance!… Expand
  27. ksatch
    Apr 30, 2019
    8
    Excelente game de luta, com mecanicas parecidas com MK X mas com a clássica ambientação e personagens da Dc Comics.
  28. SmTurbo
    May 26, 2017
    7
    Animations very poorly done, facial expressions very monstrous .. disappointed by the caliber of production .. but ..is what we have .. better .. good luck.
  29. orkinen
    Sep 5, 2017
    8
    Es un gran juego, que continúa la historia del anterior juego de la saga, me ha gustado mucho como es la forma de los combates, y los nuevos modos de juego como lo es el modo del multiverso, además de algunos skins, que son considerados personajes , La historia es muy buena y engancha desde el principio. xdonde hay un transforndo ético en los superhéroes de la Liga de la Justicia, Batman oEs un gran juego, que continúa la historia del anterior juego de la saga, me ha gustado mucho como es la forma de los combates, y los nuevos modos de juego como lo es el modo del multiverso, además de algunos skins, que son considerados personajes , La historia es muy buena y engancha desde el principio. xdonde hay un transforndo ético en los superhéroes de la Liga de la Justicia, Batman o Superman.. tú eliges!… Expand
  30. Panzidane
    Aug 21, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice graphs, nice gameplay, but the history is bad. I will told why, Harley Queen is Strong now and have much focus why? Only because the movie sex appeal, Wonder Woman is a stupid woman, she lives because Clark... And Clark, okay, Clark is a good character this one. The end of game is obviously. I only can say, don't create much expectation for the history mode, because it isn't good. But gameplay and online is cool.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 23
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  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jul 25, 2017
    90
    The story has a lot more heart than any movie offering from the DC Comics stable. [Sept 2017, p.65]
  2. Giant Bomb
    Jun 21, 2017
    80
    The fights are fun and flashy, with nice depth for players willing to spend the time learning those nuances. But Injustice 2 also sets a very high bar for content variety in a way that opens up the game to people who might just be fans of DC's heroes and villains, too. If you're open to the idea of a fighting game, you're almost certain to find something worth liking.
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  3. GameGrin
    May 31, 2017
    90
    Injustice 2 is a fantastic fighting game with great visuals that is a lot of fun to play casually but with enough depth to master. The new Multiverse mode will keep you playing for a long time while you build the perfect Batman.
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